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Nutter Butter Banana Pudding

This Nutter Butter Banana Pudding is a creamy, dreamy dessert that combines rich peanut butter, fresh bananas, and crunchy cookies!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding:
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding (5.1-ounce)
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 containers Cool Whip (8-ounce each)
  • 1 package Nutter Butter cookies
  • 4 medium bananas (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • extra cookies (for garnish, optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  2. Gently fold in one container of Cool Whip until well combined. This will make the pudding light and airy.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with the remaining Cool Whip until smooth. Then, fold this mixture into the pudding gently, ensuring not to deflate it.
  4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, start by laying down a layer of Nutter Butter cookies at the bottom. Next, add half of the banana slices over the cookies.
  5. Pour half of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the bananas, spreading it evenly.
  6. Repeat the layers by adding another layer of Nutter Butter cookies, the remaining banana slices, and the rest of the pudding mixture.
  7. Finish with a layer of Cool Whip on top. For a decorative touch, crumble extra Nutter Butter cookies over the top.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness.
  • Make sure to chill the pudding long enough for the flavors to develop fully.
  • Feel free to substitute with chocolate pudding for a chocolatey twist!